| check-in time: 2:30 pm. suites add separate living rooms and microwaves. complimentary continental breakfast is served in-room. there's a leafy patio garden. flanked by palm trees, this laid-back hotel is a 3-minute walk from sebastian street beach and 9 minutes' walk from the lively las olas boulevard. parking is free, as is the use of sunloungers and beach towels. the relaxed rooms with hardwood floors offer pull-out sofas, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers
Miami International Airport 50 min
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (22 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Jungle Queen Riverboat (4 min) Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (8 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (10 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (8 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. Anne Kolb Nature Center (23 min)
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower. Fort Lauderdale Beach (8 min)
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (22 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Las Olas Beach (10 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (6 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (7 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Museum of Discovery and Science (11 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (5 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (15 min) Historic Stranahan House Museum (8 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. | 
